International Crime And Security News

Colombia Extradites 'Spider' Drug Lord to U.S. After Policy Shift

Geovany Andres Rojas, a Colombian drug lord known as 'Araña' (The Spider), was extradited to the United States on September 26, 2026, after months of delays. Rojas, who led the paramilitary group Comandos de la Frontera, faces federal charges for cocaine trafficking and narco-terrorism in the Southern District of California. His transfer marked a significant policy reversal under new Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella, who lifted the extradition ban previously imposed by his predecessor, Gustavo Petro, to facilitate peace talks.